Sim Eclipse cd or Emc1.cd player which one

Get a used or a new Audio Aero Capitol. It is much better. Not only a small difference, as it has been stated in other discussions on this board.

I, too, like the Capitole -- but have also enjoyed the EMC for dynamics and the Lurne for musicality. Final decision MAY depend upon what kind of music you listen to and HOW you like that music to be reproduced, i.e. you are a "stickler" for what aspect of musical reproduction? (I listen to classical, and I like extended highs for harmonics, pace/rythm and dynamics...)
There was an informative thread contrasting EMC-1 / Capitole / Lurne & others. Bwhite, an A'gon member has experienced all three and has contributed excellent comments.
Good luck!

Ulrikgm,

I currently have the EMC-1 and am curious as to your perception that the Capitole's performance is a significant improvement over this player. What do you perceive as the big differences? I'd love to be in a position to conduct an A/B comparison, but that is not practical. It sounds as if you have been able to make such a comparison and have formed a strong and definitive opinion as a result. Could you provide a bit more detail to support your findings?

BTW, I have read BWhite's thread comparing the "big three," and also recommend it to others. However, if memory serves, he seemed to favor the Mephisto slightly over the other two.